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The Omega Big Blue in NOS Condition: A Cult Classic In Untouched Form Found Where Else, But eBay

If you're a fan of esoteric dive watches, vintage Omega, or cult classics from the 1970s, you know the Omega Big Blue (if you're not / don't, click here for a history).

The Big Blue was enormous for the 1970s at 44mm, and it's absolutely loaded with features; it's a 120m diver, with a chronograph, date window, and even GMT hand. These things are hard to come by in any condition, and the one linked to above ended up selling for close to $6000.

Today, however, we came across a completely untouched Big Blue Omega with its original stickers, hang tags, and boxes - and can you guess where we found it? Yup, eBay.

You simply do not find these watches in this condition, and as it stands right now, with 6 days left in the auction, you very likely could get a pretty good deal on this. It currently sits at just over $3,350 (it began at $1 just yesterday).

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